The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 30,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.5 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
743 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft